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Old June 21st 09, 09:18 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
A Guy Called Tyketto
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Subject says it all, and it may be time for any of you AOPA
members to get the word out, especially if you live in Arizona. Right
now, from the story, it sounds like just posturing/grandstanding, but
we'll know in 10 days time.

http://aero-news.net/index.cfm?Conte...-997af5b16135&

Grand Canyon Airport Threatened With Closure

Fri, 19 Jun '09
Arizona Budget Negotiations Threaten Airport

Literally hundreds of thousands of people may have had the opportunity
to experience The Grand Canyon from the air. Scenic rides over the gash
in the Arizona desert have been a staple of family vacations for
decades. It is still a way to get a unique view of one of natures'
wonders.

In a terse letter to FAA Western-Pacific Regional Administrator William
C. Withycombe, Arizona DOT Aeronautics Division Director Barklay Dick
said a dispute with the Arizona Legislature over budgets could close
Grand Canyon National Park Airport.

"Dear Mr. Withycombe:

If continuing negotiations between the Arizona legislature and the
Governor do not result in an approved budget for the fiscal year
beginning on July 1, the State of Arizona may cease many of its
services. Among those services is the operation of the Grand Canyon
National Park Airport.

If there is not an approved budget for the new fiscal year prior to
July 1, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) will close the
Grand Canyon National Park Airport at midnight on June 30, 2009.
Should the airport be closed, it will remain closed until further
notice.

Closure of the airport will be communicated through a Notice to Airmen
(NOTAM) issued by the airport manager. The standard "X" marking will
be placed on each end of the airport's runway to indicate the runway is
closed to traffic.

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Old June 22nd 09, 01:12 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Steve
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Right now, from the story, it sounds like just posturing/grandstanding,
but
we'll know in 10 days time.


It is. The doomsayers are out in force right now. Major battles going on,
Governor vs Legislature, many of them party infighting (GOP).
There will be a budget, and the airport will be open.


 




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